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Meet Catalina
Catalina Escobar's group provides support to teen moms in Colombia, where one in five girls age 15-19 is or has been pregnant. Video Video | Update | Tribute Video
The story behind the Hero
When a 12-day-old boy died in her arms, Catalina Escobar was devastated. She was working at one of the largest hospitals in Cartagena, Colombia. Full story | Photos
Get involved
Want to get involved? Check out the Juan Felipe Gomez Escobar Foundation website and see how to help. Get involved | Support the cause
Exploring the issue
Why are infant mortality rates worse in certain parts of the world? Experts cite a multitude of factors, including poverty, obesity and teen births. Full story